Sachin Tendulkar has reignited the debate around the Indian Premier League’s Impact Player rule, saying the move has pushed the balance even further in favour of batters in an already high-scoring T20 era. Speaking at the ESPNcricinfo Awards, the batting legend argued that the rule, introduced in 2023, has made the contest between bat and […]

At just 15 years old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already thinking far beyond the milestones that usually define young batting talents. While most teenage cricketers dream about scoring their first century or celebrating a half-century, the Rajasthan Royals youngster has set himself a far more ambitious target — becoming the first batter in history to score […]

Mitchell Starc praised the fighting spirit shown by the Delhi Capitals after their impressive comeback victory over the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 on Sunday. The experienced left-arm pacer delivered a match-winning spell of 4/40 as Delhi secured a crucial five-wicket win and finished their home leg on a positive note. Starc played a massive […]

Rahul Dravid believes T20 cricket has entered a completely new era, with modern batters redefining the format at a pace bowlers are still struggling to match. The former India head coach and World Cup-winning legend admitted that the “grammar” of T20 batting has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, forcing bowlers worldwide to rethink […]

KL Rahul has candidly reflected on his evolution as a T20 batter, admitting that he was once overlooked in the shortest format and labelled primarily as a red-ball specialist. Today, however, the Delhi Capitals star finds himself rewriting that narrative with consistent performances in IPL 2026. Rahul has been one of the standout performers this […]

Jos Buttler may be struggling for form, but Gujarat Titans assistant coach Aashish Kapoor is confident the England opener is on the verge of a comeback. Despite a lean patch, Kapoor believes a player of Buttler’s calibre can turn things around with just one impactful innings. Buttler’s recent performances have raised eyebrows after a disappointing T20 […]

Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has praised Virat Kohli for his remarkable evolution as a T20 batter, particularly highlighting his improved six-hitting ability in the Indian Premier League. Over the past two seasons, Kohli has added a new dimension to his game, making him even more dangerous at the crease. At the M Chinnaswamy […]

As IPL 2026 approaches, Rishabh Pant finds himself at a crucial juncture in his white-ball career. While his reputation in Test cricket remains rock solid, the same consistency has eluded him in the T20 format. Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis believes Pant must evolve into a more “high-impact” player if he is to […]

As IPL 2026 approaches, Gujarat Titans have already set the tone with confidence and clarity, both on and off the field. At the franchise’s grand ‘Shubharambh 2026’ event in Ahmedabad, batting coach Matthew Hayden made a striking statement by naming Rahul Tewatia as the ideal successor to his iconic Mongoose bat — a symbol of […]

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Faf du Plessis has made a bold statement about Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2026, claiming their finishing firepower is comparable to having “two Andre Russells” in the squad. Du Plessis was particularly impressed with the presence of Sherfane Rutherford and Will Jacks, highlighting how the duo adds serious depth and […]